Back to school means back to books, friends, dorms, and, of course, college food. However, back to school does not have to mean back to unhealthy eating habits. In between meals, these 20 healthy dorm snacks will keep you satisfied without breaking your New Year's Resolutions of eating clean. Bonus: none of these dorm snacks require any cooking on your part! Most of these items are sold by various brands; with the brands linked being my favorites. Feel free to experiment and find your favorite brands and flavors!
Part 1: Non-refrigerator items that can be bought via Amazon Prime or a Mini Mart.
1. David's Roasted Sunflower Seeds
These can be eaten with or without the shells and make a great snack filled with healthy fats and fiber.
3. GimMe Snacks Organic Roasted Seaweed
For when you have a sweet tooth but don't want all the sugar, these protein-packed vegan cookies hit the spot.
5. Popchips
6. Quest Bars
Pro tip: If you have a microwave, pop these bad boys in for 20 seconds... you'll thank me later.
7. Bada Bean Bada Boom Crunchy Broad Beans
This dorm snack is what inspired me to write this article! They are packed with protein and fiber in addition to being super delicious. My favorite flavor is Sweet Sriracha.
8. Stretch Island Fruit Leather
9. Split Nutrition Squeeze Packs
These ones make a great pre or post workout snack!
10. Bare Baked Crunchy Dried Fruit
11. Justin's Organic Mini Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Filled with healthy fats and the health benefits of dark chocolate, these are a great alternative to Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
13. Wonderful Roasted and Salted Pistachios
Wonderful indeed these pistachios are. I like to add them to salads.
14. Rice Cakes with Nut Butter
15. HIPPEAS Organic Chickpea Puffs
Part 2: Refrigerator and freezer snacks, most of which can be bought via Instacart or at a Mini Mart.
18. Organic Valley String Cheese
Shameless self-promo: check out my article on Big Easy Bucha here!
Last, but certainly not least, Halo Top is a great late-night dorm snack and much less heavy than regular ice cream.
And that's a wrap! Remember that, while there are great alternatives nowadays to junk food, it is important to treat yourself to "real" cookies, ice cream, potato chips whenever you please. It's completely fine to eat anything, as long as it is in moderation. For snacks that are not already portioned out, I try to pour them into a bowl beforehand so that I do not eat too much. Otherwise, I might eat the whole bag in one sitting. Portion control and letting yourself have the freedom to eat whatever you want from time to time are key. Here's to a healthy and happy 2020!